Databricks

Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure

Databricks ๐Ÿ“ California, USA ๐Ÿข On-site Posted Sep 14, 2026 via Databricks careers
full-time ๐Ÿ“‚ Software Development ๐Ÿข On-site ๐Ÿญ Technology

โœจ Job Highlights

  • โ˜…Pay: $164,200 to $205,200 a year
  • โ˜…On-site: California
  • โ˜…Full-time role in software development
  • โ˜…Experience asked for: 5+ years
  • โ˜…Apply directly on Databricks's careers site
  • โ˜…Posted September 14, 2026

Full Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure job at Databricks in California

Databricks is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure to join the team in California. This is full-time work at Databricks's location. Pay for this role is set at $164,200 to $205,200 a year, according to the posting.

Here is the role as Databricks describes it.

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The Opportunity

Multi-cloud is core to Databricks product strategy. Compute serves as the layer that abstracts the cloud from the rest of the company. Building unified infrastructure on top of heterogeneous clouds is a challenge that few companies experience.

As an engineer on this team, you wonโ€™t just manage infrastructure; you will build it as a product. You will tackle the hard problems of distributed systems: sub-second container/MicroVM startup times, multi-tenant security isolation, and building a unified orchestration layer that scales across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

What Youโ€™ll Do

  • Design and build the next generation of our Serverless platform, focusing on high availability, low latency, and scale-to-zero efficiency.
  • Build a single compute stack that supports heterogeneous workloads, including GPU instance qualification for AI training and stateful execution for Lakebase.
  • Solve Multi-Cloud Complexity: Develop platform-level abstractions that allow Databricks to run seamlessly across all major cloud providers.
  • Optimize everything from the API gateway down to the host-level networking and container orchestration.
  • Work alongside industry experts who have built world-class systems like Borg, Kubernetes, and Uberโ€™s infrastructure.
  • What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • 5+ years of production-level experience in one of: Python, Java, Scala, C++, or a similar language
  • 4+ years of experience developing large-scale distributed systems from scratch
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or MicroVM technologies (e.g., Firecracker) and a strong grasp of cloud provider internals (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • You aren't just a user of tools; you understand how to build them from the ground up when existing solutions fail at our scale.
  • Pay Range Transparency

    Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

    Local Pay Range $164,200 to $205,200 USD

    About Databricks

    Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide - including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

    Benefits

    At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

    Compliance

    If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

    Common questions

    What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure role at Databricks?

    Databricks advertises $164,200 to $205,200 a year for this role.

    Is this a remote, hybrid or office job?

    No, it is an on-site job in California.

    What experience do I need for this Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure job?

    The posting mentions at least 5 years of relevant experience and skills such as Python, Java, C++ and Scala. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    Where do I send my application to Databricks?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Databricks's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    When was this job posted?

    Databricks published the role on September 14, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Databricks careers page (databricks.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    Required Skills

    Python Java C++ Scala Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP

    ๐Ÿข About Databricks

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    ๐Ÿข Company Databricks
    ๐Ÿ“ Location California, USA
    ๐Ÿ’ผ Job Type full-time
    ๐ŸŒ Work Mode ๐Ÿข On-site
    ๐Ÿญ Industry Technology
    ๐Ÿ—“ Posted Date Sep 14, 2026
    ๐Ÿ”— Via Databricks careers
    ๐ŸŽฏ Experience 5+ years
    ๐Ÿ“… Deadline Dec 14, 2034

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